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Frito Corn Salad


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

🌽 Frito Corn Salad offers a crunchy, flavorful side that’s quick to prepare and loved by many.
🥄 It’s a versatile dish, perfect for gatherings, combining creamy textures with crispy corn chips for a satisfying bite.


Ingredients

Scale

2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained

2 cups crushed corn chips

1 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup finely diced red onion

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup

1 cup mayonnaise


Instructions

1-Okay, confession time: I’m not the most organized cook, but this Frito Corn Salad recipe is so straightforwards that even I can nail it every time. Start by pulling together your ingredients give those veggies a good wash if they’re fresh, thaw the corn if it’s frozen, and chop everything into bite-sized pieces. In a big bowl, toss in the drained corn, that condensed soup, mayonnaise, chopped green pepper, and finely diced red onion to build your base.

2-Once mixed, pop it in the fridge to chill and let the flavors get cozy it’s like giving the salad a little nap before the party. Just before you’re ready to serve, stir in those crushed corn chips a bit at a time so they stay nice and crunchy; that’s my favorite part, honestly, because who wants a soggy salad? Serve it up with a spoon or turn it into a dip with scoop-shaped corn chips for extra fun.

Notes

🌶 Use both red and green peppers for added color and flavor.
🥄 Mayonnaise can be substituted with sour cream or softened cream cheese in equal amounts; ranch dressing or Greek yogurt work too (note Greek yogurt adds tartness).
🔥 For extra flavor, grill fresh corn before adding or use chili-flavored corn chips for a spicy kick.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Frito Salad, Corn Salad, Crunchy Salad, Crowd Pleaser